Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $19.88 | 8.398% | $21.5495 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.41 | 12.488% | $154.5698 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
Purchase #3 | $205.28 | 8.767% | $223.2769 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 6.247% | $18.6995 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #5 | $32.76 | 7.609% | $35.2527 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #6 | $13.33 | 8.535% | $14.4677 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 8.163% | $221.1609 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $630.73 | $688.9770 | $688.98 | $688.95 | $689.10 |